Mopatop's Shop

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on ABC 2.

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About the program

Year of production	2000
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	10 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	UK
Production Company	Jim Henson Productions

Synopsis

A large green muppet named Mopatop is the proprietor of a magical store where you can find anything and everything you could ever need. Mopatop and his friendly assistant Puppyduck are always ready to serve their clients with a song and a smile, whether it is buying an unusual item, finding a friend or exchanging a product.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

demonstrates positive social interactions
encourages language development and communication skills
promotes imagination and creative problem-solving
encourages interactive play to better understand the workings of the world.

Questions to ask

Parents could encourage children to establish their own “play shop” and take turns experimenting with the different roles of proprietor, assistant, cashier, shopper, etc.